as in pretty
to some degree or extent
these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
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Recent Examples of relatively
Holloway is at least 20 years too old for the character as written, since Jim is both a Vietnam veteran and someone relatively low on Saxton’s org chart.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Its five-day itinerary in the region offers up to four routes each day, so cyclists can take it easy riding nine relatively flat miles or push themselves, tackling as much as 63 miles or up to 5,100 feet of elevation gain.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 13 May 2025
But this is our list, so our collab pick is this relatively esoteric (and quite lengthy) track Wonder recorded for his early '80s greatest hits package.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Unlike Monday, when the course was closed to the public all day, Tuesday’s problem was relatively brief.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Its five-day itinerary in the region offers up to four routes each day, so cyclists can take it easy riding nine relatively flat miles or push themselves, tackling as much as 63 miles or up to 5,100 feet of elevation gain.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 13 May 2025
But this is our list, so our collab pick is this relatively esoteric (and quite lengthy) track Wonder recorded for his early '80s greatest hits package.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Unlike Monday, when the course was closed to the public all day, Tuesday’s problem was relatively brief.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatively
Adverb
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That gave me my confidence back after a pretty rough departure from NBC.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is what happens when a tablet decides to be helpful instead of just pretty.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Looking up height requirements in advance can avoid disappointment for kids who may not be quite tall enough for some rides.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This advantage is quite significant in at least two ways.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Fox said that these dogs are fairly adaptable to different lifestyles, and emotionally in tune with their owners.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Anyway, these confusions between me and Mr. Cage happen fairly often.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Gerard Finley’s Antony makes a good partner to this rather domesticated Cleopatra.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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This is not an abandonment of loyalty to these institutions' missions, but rather, its highest expression.—
Alondra Nelson,
Time,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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Ethan tries to make a somewhat normal life for himself and even gets hitched.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Although Bristol’s spring race may appear to have sparse crowds, this is somewhat deceiving.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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Both are bright enough to be usable outdoors, though the Ultra is noticeably brighter.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
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Strangely enough, United has hope this season despite their dreadful place in the EPL table — the Europa League final against Tottenham next Wednesday could deliver a Champions League slot next year.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatively. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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